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2,441 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:04:46
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,441 ft
Altitude min
1,455 ft
Altitude max
1,455 ft
Altitude start
1,450 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
958 ft
Distance down
981 ft
Distance flat
00:04:46
Avg time

River Watch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Greenbelt/Flats
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19887 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38581 in E-Biking
    • #1503 in Trail Running
    • #8050 in Hiking
    • #7393 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

An easy beginner trail in the Illecillewaet Greenbelt trail network with great views of the Illecillewaet River and the mountains. Note - part of this trail may be flooded when the Arrow Reservoir is high.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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River Watch Trail Reports

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Aug 19, 2026 @ 11:23am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 19, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026 @ 8:18am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 15, 2026
 reporter Parts of this trail have been eroded into the river. New alternatives springing up as people work around.
Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 4, 2026
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Apr 2, 2025 @ 8:33am
Apr 2, 2025
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Feb 6, 2025 @ 4:17pm
Feb 6, 2025
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on Aug 19, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River Watch located?
      River Watch is located in Greenbelt/Flats, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Greenbelt/Flats trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.98496, -118.18914.
      ▼ How hard is River Watch?
      River Watch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Watch?
      River Watch has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,441 ft to 1,455 ft.
      ▼ Is River Watch a point to point trail?
      River Watch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is River Watch?
      River Watch is 2,441 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Watch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on River Watch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access River Watch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Watch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride River Watch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride River Watch. The trail is 2,441 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is River Watch?
      River Watch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,870 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,080 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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